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2014 Mazda 3

By
Michael Jordan
- 12/11/2013

New For 2014

The 2014 Mazda 3 is an all-new car.

Vehicle Summary

The compact Mazda 3 is the most popular car from the company from Hiroshima, Japan. When the previous-generation Mazda 3 came on the market, it set a new standard for drivability among small cars from Japan. Perhaps more important, the Mazda 3 also led the compact segment in adapting to buyers who wanted a higher level of standard and optional equipment than had been previously available in the segment. This was a radical step at a time when most carmakers were more interested in building cheap, bare-bones transportation. As a result, the Mazda 3 has become a top choice of people who value fuel efficiency and reliability yet also prefer sophisticated convenience and comfort features as well as spirited performance.

Overview

The 2014 Mazda 3 has been completely re-engineered for the new model year. The front-wheel-drive car's personality has been enhanced with an even greater degree of driving goodness and added safety features that are usually hard to find at this price point.

Available as a four-door sedan (particularly handsome) and a five-door hatchback (particularly useful), the 2014 Mazda 3 has a stout shell built from a high proportion of high-strength steel. More important might be the car's long wheelbase, which delivers an impressively composed, resilient ride on the highway and predictable, European-style handling when you take the long way home.

There's a choice between two engines, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 155 hp and a smooth-running, 2.5-liter four that makes 184 hp. A six-speed manual transmission is available for either engine, yet the six-speed automatic is a compelling choice, as special Mazda engineering has combined the smooth shifting and ability to creep in traffic that you expect from a traditional automatic with the responsive shifting and good fuel efficiency that comes from the latest dual-clutch automatics. With the automatic in place, the 2.0-liter engine delivers as much as 30 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The 2.5-liter four gets as much as 28/37 mpg.

The 2014 Mazda 3 comes in three trim levels and can be outfitted with enough options that it becomes a less expensive and more fuel-efficient alternative to mid-size sedans. Among these options are a range of safety-oriented technologies, such as adaptive, distance-controlled cruise control; obstruction warning with brake assist; and a rear-view camera plus parking sensors.

You'll like:

Two-lane handling agility

Four-lane ride quality

Convenience and safety features

You won't like:

Road noise

Nav system is best for directions, not maps

Looks of envy from Toyota Corolla owners

Key Competitors

Ford Focus

Honda Civic

Kia Forte

Toyota Corolla

2014 Mazda 3 S Touring - Four Seasons Wrap-Up

By
Eric Weiner
- 01/28/2015

For years, Mazda has been a bit of a “locals only” secret spot where you’d find the in-crowd hitting its four-wheeled waves, leaving mainstream consumers to surf the popular swells of sheetmetal from Toyota and Honda. But word is getting out. From the CX-5 crossover to the Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda is slowly gaining popular appeal, and the most important car in Mazda’s move away from being a badly kept secret is the compact Mazda3.

The Toyota Corolla retook the number-one sales spot from the Honda Civic this past month, selling 30,883 units to the Civic's 30,038. The Hyundai Elantra again came in third place, with sales of 22,213, but improved its performance from last month.

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